Join us during the Third Annual James River EcoFest for a native tree giveaway. Attendees can select a regionally native tree species for their yard and receive guidance on proper planting and tree care. Trees are available on a first come, first served basis. This program is part of James River Week.
Join a James River Association staff member for a guided walk through the grounds of the James A. Buzzard River Education Center, nearby Great Shiplock Park, and Chapel Island while learning about the benefits of trees. This program is part of the Third Annual James River EcoFest and James River Week. Registration is requested.
Learn how to assemble and install a rain barrel at home during this hands-on workshop at the Third Annual James River EcoFest. The registration fee is $50 and includes a 55-gallon drum and DIY rain barrel installation kit. Registration is required. This program is part of James River Week.
Learn about the benefits of composting, how to start composting at home, and local composting programs available in the Richmond region. This workshop is part of the Third Annual James […]
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 12:00 pm Location: East End Branch Library, 1200 N. 25th Street, Richmond, VA Fee: $50.00 Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at East End Branch Library in Richmond on Tuesday, September 15, at 12:00 pm. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how […]
Join the James River Park System Invasive Species Task Force in our ongoing habitat restoration project at Chapel Island. Meet in the parking lot at Great Shiplock Park at Dock and Pear Street. Registration is required, please click the link below to register. https://form.jotform.com/261816806872062
Date & Time: Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6:00 pm Location: North Park Library, 8508 Franconia Road, Richmond, VA Fee: $50.00 Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at North Park Library in Henrico County on Thursday, September 24, at 6:00 pm. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble […]
Date & Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 9:30 am Location: Sneed's Nursery, 8756 W. Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA Fee: $50.00 Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at Sneed’s Nursery in Richmond on Saturday, September 26, at 9:30 am. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble and install […]
Sneed’s Nursery has supported the James River Association’s River Hero Homes program since the very beginning by providing members with discounts on plant purchases. To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of both the James River Association and Sneed’s Nursery, our longtime partnership, and our growing community of conservationists and stewards involved in the River Hero Homes […]
Date & Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:00 am Location: Lower James River Center, 1335 Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg, VA Fee: $50.00 Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at the Lower James River Education Center in Williamsburg on Saturday, September 26, at 10:00 am. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on […]
